U.S. states with highest share of men who were obese 2021

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John Elflein,
Jan 24, 2023
In 2021, approximately 40 percent of men in Kentucky were obese, the highest share of any state in the United States. This statistic presents the states with the highest share of men who were obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher in the U.S. in 2021.

States with the highest share of obese men with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher in the U.S. in 2021

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Release date

2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

2021

Age group

18 years and older

Supplementary notes

Obese is defined as body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30.0; BMI was calculated from self-reported weight and height (weight [kg]/ height [m²). Respondents reporting weight < 50 pounds or ≥ 650 pounds; height < 3 feet or ≥ 8 feet; or BMI: <12 or ≥ 100 were excluded. Pregnant respondents were also excluded.

Release date represents the date figures were accessed.

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